Head of Strategic Finance

Remote opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing fintech startup that is redefining how small businesses manage cash flow.

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in a high-velocity, collaborative environment. You will architect, build, and scale the core systems that power our real-time financial platform, ensuring reliability, security, and performance at every layer. This is a hands-on role where you will write code daily, mentor junior engineers, and influence the technical direction of the company.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in Go and Python that handle millions of transactions per day.
• Own the full software lifecycle: from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Optimize database schemas, queries, and caching strategies to reduce latency and cost.
• Implement robust security practices, including encryption, authentication, and compliance with financial regulations (PCI-DSS, SOC 2).
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.
• Participate in on-call rotations and ensure high availability of critical services.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and Python; experience with Java or Kotlin is a plus.
• Deep expertise in designing and optimizing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and TLS.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (ELK stack).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

• System design and scalability
• Performance optimization and debugging
• CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Agile methodologies and collaborative development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premiums covered for employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Remote-first culture with optional co-working stipend.
• Annual professional development budget for conferences, courses, or books.
• Regular team offsites and virtual social events.

Pay

$150,000 – $200,000 base salary, plus equity and performance bonuses.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week).
• Flexible core hours with overlap for collaboration (e.g., 10 AM – 2 PM PT).
• On-call rotation (1 week every 8 weeks).